Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-12-15
From the Land Of Sunshine and Gold.
ATTRACTIONS ENRoUre, ~.

I eHllNutUl AFTERNOON, lu cue southern
most city Of the land Of golden sun.
sets, il seems scarcely possible that
between us aud those from whom
we but recentlyyparted lies p stretch
/ OF country in extent more than
/ 5000 miles; indeed, ii seems quite
possible to reach ont across the
Rockies a greeting hand to friends
whose parting words still linger in
four memory. Truly, the great trans.
continental roads, over which with
maddeuiug pace rushes the tireless
iron steea drawing IFS precious load
of human freight, are annihilators
Of space Yes, and may they not
be regarded as bonds of national
unity aud, hence, Of national
strength? Bring they not together
the civilizations Of different see
tlons? Are not they the avenues
of exchange of the products of
broad domain, rich in all that con.
stitutes the material wealth Of a
great uation? Weld they not into
one grand whole the interests of
mighty people? Indeed, are not
they the progeuitors Of the "boom"
which, like the restless waves of the
ocean, surge7 up aud down the
southern half Of California?
Our trip to this summer land was
in the main pleasant and full Of in
tere>t. We fingered along the route
to take in places Of prominence and
renowu. At Sioux City the Corn
Palace was visited IA structure Of
wondrous skill and beauty. A. Den.
yer we took in the COW boys tour
nameut--an exhibition Of the dex.
terity, nerve, and skill Of these men
of the plains in capturing wild
horses and breaking them for saddle
use, and in lassoing Texan cattle.
Our esteemed friend and schoolmate,
"Jack' Bishop, at whose home we
passed very pleasant evening.
kindly placed 1T our disposal his
horse and carriage, which were util-
ized in the direction Of sightseeing
in this beautiful mountain city.
Maniton Springs, summer resort
lying at the base of Pixies Peak,
next invited our attention. Here
are Many points of interest. We
rode through aud around the Gear
den Of the Gods" scattered over
which are the Colorado red rocks.
Of fantastic shapes, and to many Of
which have been given names sug-
gezted by their resembance4 TO
beasts, birds, and human beings.
This il indeed wlerd spot, sugges.
tive Of the ruins Of a vast temple.
once the sacred shrine Of the long
buried gods. Glen Eyrie, a Wild
and romantic retreat, was next visit.
ed. Then engaged our attention
the Maniton Grand Caverns, 5000
feet above the level of the sea, with
/ It's wonderful stalactilc md stalag-
mite formations The Ute Pass and
/ Rainbow Falls are among the won
drrs Of this region. Here also are
/ tine Cheyenne mountains, The burial
place Of the celebrated Helen Hunt
I jackson, the author Of RomonL
/ Here WAS her favorite reireat Ia
the solitades Of The vast elevation,
i in the sight Of her home, passed. She
the summer days in literary work
+ Even unto death she loved this spot;
and when, descending the Western
hprl-on her sun of lifo had SET,
hithcr, AT ber request, were borne
aud laid away ALI that was mortal
Of Helen Hunt Jackson. Pixies PeaN
was asceaded bY rough aud r.a
ciuitous but we'll defined trail which,
setpenunr ike, lay along lhe sides
Of the mountain, distance of ~
miles from base to pelk The
.-cea was made ou hor4eb4ck -a
half days ride. Along th- route
/ lay scenery of indr-croaDle beauty
lad grandeur, while from the lpp
burst upon the sight Ecene sublime
and enhancing, aud which begglr.
/ all description
Two delightful days ,oeaD Man
|iiYn sprug- and W. hasten over the
/ Denver & Rio Graude Il. H. to SAT-
I Lake Dily. This is very approprI
atelv termed the Scenic Line Of the
/ world. As vell might one attempt
to transfer to canvas the glory
and beauty ot the sun, ~ 20 give
ANYTHING ike an adequate cDucep.
tlon, by description, Of the scenery
which, ike panorama, constantly
unfolded 10 new subiimD,ie- aud un-
expected surprises But we have
entered Great Salt Lake Valley, and
a the rate Of - miles per hour
speed on aud on to the oity OF the
i Saints We devote day 10 this
wonderful clty Of the plains We
ride through its principal streets;
+ we visit and are shown through the
public buildings; We pause 4 moment
III the tomb Of Brigham Young; 70
rs are pointed out the buildings 10